Look out, my legs may blind you…

April 7, 2010 by

It’s time to break out those cute skirts and shorts; however, you need a good pair of shades to look at my legs!

Here are a few of my favorite sunless tanning solutions. (You know, for those of us whom avoid UV rays like the plague…)

  1. Jergens Natural Glow (This is my favorite because of both price and quality.)
  2. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel
  3. L’Oreal Sublime Bronze
  4. Tan Towel (I’ve never tried these, but they look REALLY cool.)
  5. L’Oreal Sublime Glow
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Round Top Recap

April 6, 2010 by

Late last week we told yall about how we were going to Round Top, Texas for the big Antique/Craft Show thingamabob that we go to every year.  We had a blast and thought we’d share some pics from the day.  There were tons of cute things and we got to try Miranda Lambert wine, of which we all agree that Kerosene was the best (except for Der who stuck with water and took our word for it).  Miranda Lambert’s wine was being sold by her very own dad who chatted with us for a bit–really nice guy!  While we were wining it up, Der found some cute wooden letter initials for the impending Der baby.  One our way home  we decided to stop for a pic in the bluebonnets and a barb wired fence attacked me.

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Top Lunch Spot: Tiny Boxwood Cafe

April 6, 2010 by

I know most of you peeps reading this may or may not live in H-town; however, if you do, or ever get to visit, there is a place you need to check out for a great breakfast or an even more superb lunch: Tiny Boxwood Cafe.

Reasons I LOVE this place:

  • It’s super cute/chic.
  • It’s set in an AMAZING garden.
  • The menu is posted on a giant chalkboard.
  • They make grilled cheese sandwiches with gruyere and pesto.
  • Most importantly, they serve complimentary mimosa’s while you’re waiting in line to order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday Sarah!

April 6, 2010 by

Join us Tipsy Gals in wishing our fellow Tipsy-ite Sarah a Happy Happy Birthday!!  Here’s a few of our favorite shots along with a pic of Sarah and her hubster.

Sarah, thanks for being such a great friend to us all, for being our wine connoisseur, and J.Crew almanac.  We want to say thanks for letting us know when to buy the boots because they are a really really good deal and you won’t be able to find them anywhere else at that price, and for being there for all of us whenever we need you!  We hope you have a great day!!

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Hump Day Happy Hour: White Wine Mojito

March 31, 2010 by

I stumbled across this drink at a fabulous lunch spot on Saturday and felt the need to share!

  • 1 bottle of white wine
  • 2 limes
  • 1 cup of chopped mint leaves
  • 1 cup of sparkling lemonade

Mix all this together in a pitcher with ice and enjoy!

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JCrew Dilemma

March 29, 2010 by

Dear JCrew,

Why do I love you, and, more importantly,  why do you have to be so expensive!?!?!?!?!

Here are some of my latest loves/envies:

  1. Alice Ruffled Tank
  2. Cotton and chiffon tuxedo ruffle cardigan
  3. Cotton Rosella Dress
  4. Chiffon stripe tier tank
  5. Crystal Corona Necklace
  6. Twisted neon magpie bracelet
  7. Jeweled leather Capri sandals
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Pretty as a Penny

March 25, 2010 by

I’ve found myself admiring any and all things that are made of copper here lately…I’m not sure when or why this obsession started, but I am LOVING it and here are a few of my faves:

  1. Pottery Barn, Copper Bucket
  2. Anthropologie, Redsmith Dining Chair
  3. Anthropologie, Metals & Petals Vase
  4. Etsy, Hammered Copper Pans
  5. Etsy, Extra Large Copper Hoops
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Deal of the Day: Sandals

March 24, 2010 by

Are these not the cutest sandals????

To top it off, they are only $29.90 AND they have free shipping!!!! (Enter promo code SHOES when checking out to apply the free shipping offer.)

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Winery Spotlight: Newton Vineyards

March 23, 2010 by

For this Winery Spotlight I wanted to talk about my FAVORITE stop during our honeymoon wine country tour (circa 2007): Newton Vineyards in St. Helena, CA.

Reasons I loved this winery:

  • AMAZING Landscaping: To be able to say the landscaping was amazing in a place as beautiful as Napa Valley is something really special, but this place definitely stood out. All of the gardens in the vineyard are Asian inspired and meticulously maintained.
  • WONDERFUL People: We ended up wine tasting with our chauffeur on a day that Newton Vineyards wasn’t open to the public; however, due to some miscommunication, we ended up at Newton and the wonderful people went ahead and gave us a complimentary tasting that included the drop-kick-me-in-the-face BEST Chardonnay I’ve ever had; Unfiltered Chardonnay. (Kinda pricey though, retailing at about $50.00/bottle.)
  • GREAT Tips: The lady that lead our tasting was so well educated and full of knowledge that it was a tad overwhelming to take it all in, but the one thing I will never forget is the way she taught us to “cleanse our pallet”, which, in wine tasting terms, is extremely important as you try different varieties of wines. To cleanse your pallet, simply smell a plain white paper napkin for several seconds. I don’t remember how or why this worked, but it did!

I’m not going to tell you to run out and buy these wines UNLESS a) you are a wine connoisseur and have never tried Newton or b) filthy rich and could care less if you drop some serious coin on vino; however, if you do run out and buy any of the Newton wines, I promise you won’t shouldn’t be disappointed because they’re all amazing.

If you are planning a vaca to Napa Valley, make sure to include Newton Vineyards as one of your stops…and invite me of course!!!!

Final Question: 3 of the 5 pictures above were taken with my camera…can you tell which ones they are???????

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Hump Day Happy Hour: Shamrock

March 17, 2010 by

 

In honor of this wonderful Irish holiday, mix…

  • 1.5 oz of Irish Whiskey
  • .5 oz of Dry Vermouth
  • .5 oz of Green Crème de Menthe
  • 1 tsp  Green Chartreuse

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Are you wearing green?)

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